Solved: Wendax 2653 - Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup car recreation by Al Rohrstaff

Wendax · August 25, 2018, 07:10:57 AM

A mighty bonnet.

For one point, please respond and identify this car.

smodmog · August 28, 2018, 02:41:22 AM

steam driven car ?

Wendax · August 28, 2018, 02:47:01 AM

Well observed! Yes, it is steam-powered.

smodmog · August 28, 2018, 03:42:24 AM

Stanley Steamer ?

Wendax · August 28, 2018, 04:23:04 AM

Yes, locked for you to find out more about this car.

smodmog · August 28, 2018, 04:37:40 AM

1906 Stanley Steamer Model H Vanderbilt Cup racer ?

Wendax · August 28, 2018, 06:24:54 AM

You are almost there, but in fact it is not one of the two Vanderbilt Cup racers.

smodmog · August 28, 2018, 06:49:46 AM

Stanley Vanderbilt Cup Car 1906 ?

smodmog · August 28, 2018, 07:10:44 AM

current owner
2008, DE, 2012
Helmut Karbe
previous owners
Al Rohrstaff, 2007
horsepower: 30
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10-year construction project by Rohrstaff, finished in 2007. Originally 20hp Stanley engine, now 30hp Goold/Stanley. .

Wendax · August 28, 2018, 08:22:23 AM

Yes, it is one of several replicas of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup car. This one was built by Al Rohrstaff, as you stated.

Wendax · August 28, 2018, 12:16:42 PM

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Solved: Wendax 2653 - Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup car recreation by Al Rohrstaff